Pillars: Philanthropy News
10 July 2025

UVA Darden Foundation Board Names New Chair, Adds Eight Trustees for 2025–26

The UVA Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees has announced key leadership changes, including the election of John D. Fowler Jr. (MBA/JD ’84) as chair and the addition of eight new trustees. Fowler succeeds Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), whose tenure helped guide the foundation through a period of historic fundraising and growth.

29 May 2025

UVA Darden Expands Board Fellows Program, Joining Elite Golub Capital Network

The UVA Darden School of Business has joined the prestigious Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Network, transforming its student-led Board Fellows Program into a signature, for-credit experience that prepares MBA students to serve on nonprofit boards. Led by recent graduate Madelyn Merchant (MBA ’25), the initiative now spans both Charlottesville and Washington, D.C., with new philanthropic support and institutional backing.

06 May 2025

Darden Students Announce Award Winners, Graduation Speakers and Class Pledge Milestones

The Class of 2025 announced recipients of multiple honors at Darden's spring awards ceremony last week.

02 May 2025

The Power of Paying It Forward: Betsy Moszeter’s Vision For Darden Alumni

Betsy Moszeter (EMBA ’11) believes true leadership means investing in others. From sustainable finance to alumni mentorship, her story is a call to action for Darden graduates: Don’t just read the alumni magazine — do something.

30 April 2025

A Living Legacy at UVA Darden: Benches, Trees and the Spaces That Shape Community

During Reunion Weekend, Darden honored alumni through spaces that spark connection — a bench for Carolyn Miles, a tree for Brendan Miles, and a break room for Nick Pomponi. Their stories show how leadership, love and generosity can shape community, one meaningful place at a time.

29 April 2025

UVA Darden Campaign Momentum Grows with New Principal Donors

Darden’s Principal Donors are shaping the School’s future — funding scholarships, faculty chairs, and student spaces while inspiring a culture of giving and purpose.